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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,536.57, 8,302.02 and 2,248.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,536.57, 8,302.02 and 2,248.78 is: 3,372.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,536.57 : 8,302.02 = 2,248.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,536.57/8,302.02 = 2,248.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,536.57x = 8,302.02 × 2,248.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,536.57x = 18,669,416.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,669,416.54/5,536.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.02

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